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Medicine at Newcastle~ Dr Kenneth McKeegan MBBS - Lead for Admissions and Recruitment From Newcastle. For the world. Medicine Open Day June 2019 Aims of this talk To discuss your choice of medical degree and tell you about the MBBS
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Dr Kenneth McKeegan MBBS - Lead for Admissions and Recruitment
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Aims of this talk
about the MBBS course here in Newcastle
applicants
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Studying medicine is only the beginning
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Medical student
F1 F2
Run-through posts ST1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (8) CT1, 2 (3) ST3-7 (8)
Core specialty training Higher specialty training Foundation training
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Where should you apply?
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In the UK there is significant choice!
Preliminary Year
Gateway Years
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Where should you apply? – General Considerations
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Location of University Selection Methods UCAT / BMAT – how important are they? MMI or Panel or others Places available and competition for these The Campus Reputation
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Where should you apply? – Course Type
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Types of Course
intercalation Teaching Style
Group
Student Choice
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Where should you apply? – Curriculum Types
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Traditional Integrated Patient contact Pre-clinical and clinical programme separate Blended structure with early patient contact Course
Taught as individual scientific disciplines (eg. anatomy, physiology, biochemistry etc) Taught as body systems (eg. cardiology, neurology, respiratory etc)
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Where should you apply? – Curriculum Types
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Specific curriculum approaches
Traditional Integrated Patient contact Pre-clinical and clinical programme separate Blended structure with early patient contact Course
Taught as individual scientific disciplines (eg. anatomy, physiology, biochemistry etc) Taught as body systems (eg. cardiology, neurology, respiratory etc)
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Information
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https://www.medschools.ac.uk/ studying-medicine/applications https://www.medschools.ac.uk/ studying- medicine/applications/entry- requirements
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Information
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Information – on UKCAT / UCAT
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https://www.ucat.ac.uk/media/1297/using-my-2018-ukcat-result- 160818.pdf
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Aims of our Course
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Are compassionate and skilled practitioners Provide safe, individualised care based on a sound knowledge of health, disease and society Work in a professional manner Are equipped to work as part of, and to lead a multi-professional health care team Are prepared for on-going professional and personal development and, through this, are able to adapt to future developments in practice Are well prepared to succeed in their medical career in all specialties
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Key Features of our Course
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Case Led Multiple teaching methods Development of professional identity Academic mentorship Student Support Early clinical and communication skills Student choice Early Patient Contact Online Medical Learning Environment
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Early Clinical Skills
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Early Clinical Skills
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Early Clinical Skills
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Early Clinical Skills
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Early Clinical Skills
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MLE – Bespoke Medical Learning Environment
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Typical Year 1 – Teaching Week
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MLE - Cases
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MLE – Cases Contain all of the Assessed Outcomes
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Recap
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Student Choice
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Exchange at our Malaysian Branch Campus
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Student Choice
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at end of Year 4
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Student Choice
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Student Choice
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end of Year 4
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Course Overview
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NORTHUMBRIA
Emergency Care WEAR
TEEs
TYNE
Approximately 300 General Practices around the region Our Base Units provide diversity and excellence in Medical Education
Regional Medical School
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International Medical School
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New Teaching Facilities Late 2019
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Student Support
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Academic Mentors Study Skills Support Peer Mentors Senior tutor for support
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Student Support
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Over 160 Societies
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67 Sports Societies
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Success in Foundation Applications
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Success in Securing Specialty Training Posts
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Do your research and start your preparations early ALL applications through UCAS process Candidates may apply for a maximum of five courses (only 4 for medicine) A100: 5 Year Course PARTNERS*: Widening Access programme A101: 4 year Accelerated programme (for graduates (2:1) & health care professionals)
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PARTNERS – Widening Access Supported Entry Route
Check Your Eligibility Here: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/schools/ partners/eligibility/ Successful Interview Summer school post A-Levels BBB offer Academic screen and UKCAT scores (BBB predicted grades) MMI Selection Interview Contextual information may be taken into account for the academic screen and UCAT threshold for other WP applicants
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PARTNERS – Widening Access Supported Entry Route
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Newcastle Admissions Process
How Many Interviews? How Many Applicants?
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Newcastle Admissions Process
342 for A100 25 for A101 26 International places across both programmes
How Many Places?
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Newcastle Admissions Process
How do we process applications?
1) Meets Academic Screen (Actual or Predicted) Results 2) UCAT is then considered. Candidates above the UCAT threshold are invited to interview 3) Offers made based on interview ranking 4) Personal Statements and references verified after interview
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Step 1: The Academic Screen
We do not have a requirement for Science subjects Three A levels excluding General Studies, Use of Mathematics, World Development, Communication and Culture and Critical Thinking Required Grades AAA – Standard Entry A100 BBB – PARTNERS A100
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Step 1: The Academic Screen
entryrequirements
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Step 2: UCAT
Selection for interview based on total score Top 1000 selected for A100 Top 100 selected for A101 A valid UCAT score from the current test cycle is required Candidates with Band 4 in the situational judgement test will not be considered for interview
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Step 2: UCAT (Historical Thresholds)
Year of Entry 2017 2018 Maximum score 3600 3600 Average nationally 2540 2485 A100 threshold 2580 2720 A101 threshold 2940 2920
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Step 3: The Interview
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI): Home and EU students Two person panel interview: International students Selection Interviews from Dec - Feb
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All formats of interview
competencies assessed over 7 stations
about your experiences and behaviours
UCAT testing
Step 3: The Interview
1) Integrity 3) Empathy and self-awareness 7) Personal organisation 4) Motivation and commitment to be a doctor 2) Communication 5) Compatibility 6) Teamwork 8) Resilience
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Final Thoughts
Get information and think carefully about where you apply The Key attributes we are looking for are: 1) Strong academic background 2) Caring nature and the right temperament 3) Motivation and dedication
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Keep in Touch: Specific queries: mbbs.admissions@ncl.ac.uk Website:https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sme/study/underg raduate/admissions/ - overview This talk: @DrKenny_NCL
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